Shadowing Practice: ngày 8 tháng 9, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Number one.
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I'd like to book a table for...
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I'd like to book a table for two tonight.
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I'd like to make a reservation for four at seven.
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Number two.
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Could we sit?
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Could we sit by the window?
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Could we sit somewhere quieter?
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Number three.
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Could we see the menu, please?
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Could we have a drinks menu as well?
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Number four.
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What do you recommend?
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What do you recommend?
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What do you recommend for someone who doesn't eat spicy food?
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Number five.
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What's in this dish?
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What's in this dish? Does this contain peanuts?
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Number six.
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I'd like...
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I'll have...
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I'd like the grilled chicken, please.
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I'll have the beef noodles.
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Number seven.
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Can I have this without...
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Can I have this without onions?
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Can I get this without cheese?
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Number eight.
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I'm allergic to...
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I'm allergic to peanuts.
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I'm allergic to shellfish.
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Number 9.
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This is It Tastes plus adjective.
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This is delicious.
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It tastes really fresh.
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The chicken is tender and full of flavor.
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Number 10.
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It's too plus adjective.
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It's too spicy for me.
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The soup is too salty.
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Number 11.
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I think this isn't what I ordered.
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I think this isn't what we ordered.
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Number 12, could you plus verb plus this?
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Could you warm this up, please?
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Could you replace this, please?
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Number 13, can I get this to go?
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Can I get this to go?
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Could you pack this up for me?
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Number 14.
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Could we get the check?
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Could we get the check, please?
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Could I have the bill, please?
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Number 15.
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Can we split the check? Can we pay separately?
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Number 16.
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can I pay by can I pay by card can I pay in cash

Master Restaurant English: Real-Life Dialogue Practice

Learning English with videos is a fantastic way to pick up practical, everyday phrases—especially when the content focuses on common situations like dining out. The video we’re exploring dives into 14 essential restaurant phrases, from booking a table to handling allergies, making it perfect for anyone looking to boost their English speaking practice. Whether you’re traveling, dining with international friends, or just want to feel confident in a restaurant, these phrases will help you communicate clearly and naturally.

Top 5 Must-Know Phrases for Restaurant Success

  • “I’d like to book a table for two tonight.” Start your dining experience smoothly with this reservation essential.
  • “What do you recommend for someone who doesn’t eat spicy food?” Get personalized advice and avoid unwanted heat.
  • “I’m allergic to peanuts.” A critical phrase to stay safe—always communicate allergies clearly.
  • “Can I get this to go?” Perfect for taking leftovers or ordering takeout on the go.
  • “This is delicious—it tastes really fresh.” Compliment your meal and sound like a native.

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide to Nail These Phrases

The shadowing technique (or “shadowspeak”) is a proven way to improve pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. Here’s how to use it with this video:

  1. Watch and listen first. Play the video once to understand the context and rhythm of the dialogue.
  2. Repeat immediately. Pause after each phrase and mimic the speaker’s tone, speed, and stress—this is shadow speech in action.
  3. Focus on tricky parts. Phrases like “Could you warm this up, please?” might have subtle intonation; repeat them until they feel natural.
  4. Practice daily. Spend 5–10 minutes a day with the video, and you’ll notice progress in just a week. The key is consistency!

By combining learn English with videos and the shadowing technique, you’ll turn these phrases into second nature. Ready to start? Press play, repeat, and get ready to speak English with confidence in any restaurant setting!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →